Head of specialist provisions

Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield, WF2 6LD

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025 or earlier start date of June 2025 by negotiation.

• Closing date

  5 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L9-L13 (£60,644 - £66,919)

Head of specialist provisions job summary

Waterton Academy Trust are looking to appoint an outstanding leader to the post of Head of Specialist Provisions. Ambitious and dynamic, the postholder will provide effective leadership and management, establishing high quality teaching and a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and high standards.

They will also be responsible for the drive, development and growth of our provisions and will work with the Head of SEND and Inclusion to inspire, motivate and challenge this area of the Trust.

We wish to appoint positive people who want to make a difference. Achievement focused, with a strong belief in inclusivity, you will be passionate, highly driven and will help play a significant role in the next phase of the Trusts development.

Your track record will demonstrate positive impact and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships. You will be an outstanding SEND practitioner with senior leadership experience, leading our provisions and being a driving force for innovation and excellence.

We are looking to appoint a Head of Specialist Provisions who will:

Be an exemplary and inspirational classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards and developing a culture of excellence.

Have extensive experience of working with children with a range of complex needs.

Be unrelentingly ambitious for the provisions, its pupils, its staff and the wider community.

Have experience of leading change, having implemented and embedded sustainable curriculum and/or inclusion projects and having assessed their impact.

Have experience of mentoring and/or coaching colleagues at different stages in their career.

Be a strategic thinker with the ability to show resilience.

Be a champion for inclusion, safeguarding and diversity.

Be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective professional relationships and creating partnerships as a system leader.

Be a positive team player who wholeheartedly promotes the values and ethos of the provisions and Waterton Academy Trust.

In return we can offer:

Mentorship and support from an experienced and inspirational Head of SEND and Inclusion, and the opportunity to work with an active and engaged Governing Body (Academy Standards Committee).

The opportunity to work alongside a professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.

Access to professional development and support from a wide network of colleagues within Waterton Academy Trust, including a team of skilled school improvement professionals. This would include a tailored CPD package designed to support you in your role and in your future career aspirations.

A firm commitment to your continuing professional development, including opportunities to collaborate and contribute within the trust and the broader education system.

A positive school community with a strong focus on staff and pupil wellbeing.

Motivated and engaged pupils who are keen to learn.

A comprehensive health and wellbeing package, prioritising your physical and mental health through SAS.

An attractive pension scheme, ensuring your future financial security.

Access to cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy and eco-friendly commute.

Commitment to safeguarding

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates and two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.

Applying for the job

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CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Waterton Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Waterton Academy Trust website (opens in new tab)
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